15 Photos from the 1970s Showing a More Entertaining Place
The 1970s had a visual personality all its own. Life had a looseness to it, and photographs from the decade often capture people simply having fun without worrying about social media or the pressure of modern society. Parties, vacations, concerts, shopping trips, nights out, and ordinary afternoons all all felt like they peaked, and fortunately every now and then someone happened to have a camera nearby. The clothes and hairstyles certainly catch your attention, but the real charm comes from the people themselves and the situations they found themselves in. These fifteen candid photographs capture the playful side of the decade and show why looking back at everyday life from the 1970s can be so entertaining.
5 generations of first born women
Brother and sister together for the photo
A child playing withnhis mom
Maltese Mum and English Dad getting married in Malta in 1973
People during the Roller skate craze of the late 1970s. Venice Beach, California
Early multi-tasking
The Dairy Queen on Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Atlanta Ga
Pavilion hostesses during the Expo ’70 World’s Fair held in Osaka, Japan
Two women in London in the 70s
Old school
Family poses for their professional studio photo
Family photo
College students in the 70s
